Imagine a party appetizer so delicious that guests can't stop talking about it, so cute that they'll be snapping food photos before the first bite, and so easy to make that even novice cooks will feel like culinary champions. These Cute Delicious Chicken Mini Tarts are about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen - a perfect blend of creamy, savory goodness packed into adorable bite-sized pastry shells that will have everyone begging for your recipe!
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 mini tarts
Ingredients
- 1 package mini pastry shells
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle of the oven.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, diced bell peppers, and chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Season the chicken mixture with salt and pepper, stirring gently to incorporate the seasonings.
- Arrange the mini pastry shells on a clean baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Using a small spoon, carefully fill each pastry shell with the prepared chicken mixture, making sure not to overfill.
- Place the filled mini tarts in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry edges turn golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet to allow the filling to set.
- Transfer the mini tarts to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy these delightful bite-sized chicken tarts as an appetizer or light meal.
Tips
- Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for smooth mixing
- Don't overfill the pastry shells to prevent messy overflow during baking
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for an even quicker preparation
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of garlic powder or dried herbs to the chicken mixture
- Let the tarts cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set properly
- These mini tarts can be prepared ahead of time and quickly reheated before serving
- For a gourmet touch, try using different colored bell peppers for a more vibrant presentation
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg
